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General science Common Core WHST.6-8.1c resources
CER Genetic Engineering Scientific Argument Set Debate Project 2-Pack Secondary
Engage your middle and high school students during units of study on genetics with our Genetic Engineering Scientific Argumentation CER & Debate 2-Pack!This resource offers a comprehensive and engaging way to explore topics like:CRISPR technologiesGenetically modified organisms - including humans!Using genetic engineering to bring back extinct organisms — sure to be a class favorite! Animal cloning ...and much more!Perfect as a way to explore the applications of genetics, our 2-pack provid
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Grades:
7th - 12th
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NGSS:
MS-LS4-5
Bottle Biosphere / Bottle Biome Lesson, Instructions, and Student Packet
This is such an AWESOME and hands-on project that I do with my students the last couple of weeks of the school year as we complete our ecology unit. The kids always tell me that THIS was their favorite science memory of the year! In this document, you will have detailed lesson plan that introduces the idea of biotic (living) and abiotic (non-living) factors and how they are ALL important in an ecosystem. The objective for students is: The Student Will Be Able To PLAN, DESIGN, and COMMUNICATE a s
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5th - 8th
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Design Your Own Halloween Experiment NGSS Activity
Incorporate Halloween and NGSS standard 3-5 EST 1-3 into your science curriculum using this fun activity that is loaded with choices for you and your students. This activity aligns with NGSS by allowing students to design and create their own Halloween inspired science experiment. In addition to resources to guide your students in this activity, there are also 3 pre made Halloween lesson plans to use with your students in cooperative groups or as a demonstration. Students will: Develop a questio
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Grades:
3rd - 5th
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NGSS:
3-5-ETS1-3
Amplify Metabolism Unit Chapter 1 Quiz Molecules Needed By Cells WITH ANSWER KEY
Amplify Science Grade 6 Unit 2 Metabolism Chapter 1 Molecules Needed By The CellsQuiz includes a fill in the blank with word bank and 1 short answer question covering chapter 1 of unit 2 Amplify Science Grade 6. ANSWER KEY INCLUDED!
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5th - 7th
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Nature vs Nurture Discussion - Inheritance - Grade 6-8 MYP Middle School Science
Get your middle school science class talking with this biology discussion activity on nature versus nurture, recommended for grade 6-8 students learning about genetics and inheritance! Designed with MYP in mind but appropriate for any middle school, high school, international, or homeschool STEM curriculum.Students explore 5 hypothetical scenarios while applying their knowledge of genes and heredity. To what extent are our traits inherited (innate) or learned (environmental)? With strong social
Grades:
6th - 8th
NGSS:
MS-LS3-1
, MS-LS3-2
, MS-LS4-5
Also included in: Full Year Debate Discussion Bundle - Grade 6-8 MYP Middle School Science
Middle School Energy Pack: Bounce Lab and CER Editable Worksheets Coloring Page
Energize Your Science Curriculum with Our Ultimate Energy Bundle! Middle school science teachers, are you ready to simplify your energy lessons and engage your students effortlessly? Explore our all-in-one Energy Bundle, carefully designed to cater to your needs and make teaching forms of energy a breeze. ✔️ What's Included:☄️ Energy Bounce Lab and CER Pack:Unlock the Power of Energy with Our Energy Bounce Lab for Middle School! This classic lab explores potential and kinetic energy, and our co
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Grades:
6th - 8th
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NGSS:
MS-PS3-5
CER - How to write a Scientific Explanation
Slideshow and guided student note sheet for How to write science explanations using claim, evidence and reasoning format. Designed for the teacher to guide the class through together, then opportunities for students to practice on their own or in pairs/groups. In the last exercise of the slideshow, students use a topic unrelated to science to practice writing CER. Student note sheet and modified student note sheet are included!
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Grades:
6th - 9th
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Awesome Lab Report Template / Generator for DIGITAL Google Docs™️ *
The premier Lab Report Template / Lab Report Generator for Google Docs™ and Google Classroom™ - This Science Lab Report Maker / Science Lab Report Template is a Paperless Step by Step Student Report Organizer for Google Docs™ / Google Classroom™. This is a Google Sheet™ that steps students through the process of writing a successful science lab report. ╔═══════════════════════════════════════════════════║ ㅤ⭐ Students are presented with a single screen for each step of the process. ║ ㅤ⭐ Informa
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5th - 10th
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Mission to Mars Thematic Unit Plan
This bundle includes six different resources where students will:Design a mission badge (e-textiles)Study of the U.S. space program’s chronology (explanation text)Learn about ecosystems while considering what they would need to survive on Mars (persuasive text)Study previous rover designs before designing and evaluating one using littleBitsResearch significant people and events to the U.S. space program (primary and secondary sources)Write a short story about a mission to Mars and/or space trave
Grades:
4th - 8th
NGSS:
MS-ETS1-2
, MS-ETS1-4
, MS-ETS1-1
, MS-ETS1-3
Weather Forecasting Fronts Claim Evidence Reasoning Activity Middle School
In this engaging weather forecasting science activity, students will make weather forecasts for national football games. I use this activity as a formative assessment for air masses, fronts, atmospheric pressure and weather forecasting/predicting. This can absolutely be used as a summative assessment as well. This activity also includes a modified version for differentiated instruction. Intended for middle school, but can be used for introductory level high school. NGSS aligned & differenti
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6th - 8th
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NGSS:
MS-ESS2-5
What is a Climate Graph?
This resource is a great way to introduce climate graph to students. It gives students a way to orient themselves with the set up of a climate graph and asks questions in order to orient them on how to read it. The resource includes reading and interpreting these graphs as well as introducing the different parts of the graph. The last question is a short question that encourages students to use claim, evidence, reasoning to answer the question. I originally designed this product to be used as su
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Grades:
4th - 8th
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NGSS:
MS-ESS2-6
Forces and Motion Unit Activity Bundle for Science
This bundle includes six separate activities that introduce forces and motion and provides a presentation rubric that will assess their knowledge. Includes lessons about: balanced and unbalanced forces; F=ma; mass versus weight; reference points; measuring forces with spring scales; magnitude and direction; net force; force diagrams; types of forces: friction, gravity, buoyant, etc; and motion. This bundle usually takes several weeks to complete. To use this product, you will need:PencilCopy of
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Grades:
6th - 12th
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CCSS:
NGSS:
MS-ESS3-2
, MS-ESS3-1
, MS-PS2-4
, HS-PS2-2
, HS-PS2-1
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Also included in: Physical Science Bundle of Activities, Labs and Worksheets
Natural Resource Research Project Template
This PowerPoint is a student template for a research project on Natural Resources. Student can plug in the information as they conduct their research. They can add their own personal touches, such as background design, pictures, text, links, etc...If you like this resource, please rate it and leave a review! Thanks!
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Grades:
6th - 8th
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NGSS:
MS-ESS3-2
, MS-ESS3-4
, MS-ESS3-3
Testing Media Claims Project - Scientific Method - Grade 6 MYP Science
In this summative assessment project recommended for grade 6, students put product claims to the test by designing their own experiments. This is a project-based learning activity that can be done individually or in small groups. Students are required to use their knowledge of the scientific method as well as experimental design skills in order to produce a written report or presentation. Requires approximately 2 weeks of class time. Includes project task sheet and MYP criterion B/C rubrics.Get
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5th - 7th
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Also included in: Scientific Method Complete Unit Bundle - Grade 6 MYP Science
Amplify Science- Force and Motion Engineering Internship Proposal Outline
Product Description: This product is a 3-page word document that is a supplement to the "Force and Motion Engineering Internship" unit as part of Amplify Science curriculum, specifically for Day 9- "Finalizing the Proposal". It contains all the words, relevant key concepts, a list of the sources of evidence, a word bank, a detailed "checklist" outline, and supply pod proposal sample that I wrote. It can be used as a scaffold for specific students or given to everyone as they write a unique prod
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Grades:
6th - 8th
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NGSS:
MS-PS2-2
, MS-PS2-1
Forces and Motion Part 2: Forces
DescriptionThis digital resource investigates forces, using text-based questions. Students calculate net forces with partner and by independent practice, complete matching activities on types of forces and friction, and calculate weight, mass, or gravitational force both independently or with a partner. Next students explore gravity, free-fall, weightlessness, and are introduced to projectile motion in text. Students then use an online simulation to explore the effect of forces, complete a lab a
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Grades:
5th - 8th
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CCSS:
NGSS:
3-PS2-1
, MS-ESS1-2
, 3-PS2-2
, MS-PS2-2
, HS-PS2-1
Also included in: Forces and Motion Unit Bundle!
Amplify Science- Geology on Mars Argumentative Response Outline
Product Description: This product is a supplement to argumentative responses contained with Amplify Science's "Geology on Mars" unit as students answer the chapter 3 question, "What Geologic Process Formed the Channel on Mars? This product is primarily a scaffold to be used in conjunction with Amplify's "Reasoning Tool" which, in my experience, is not enough for the students who struggle the most. It contains everything a student might need to write a proper argument for the chapter question all
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6th - 8th
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Also included in: Amplify Science- Geology on Mars Unit Supplemental Resources Bundle
CER: Writing Scientific explanations Bundle
A complete guide to introducing or reviewing CER (claim, evidence, reasoning). Guide to content specific argument-based writing. Powerpoint slideshow with links to all student handouts. Practice exercises, graphic organizers, final draft template and writing checklist.
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Grades:
6th - 9th
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Middle School Biome Project
Although titled for 7th grade, this activity is engaging, substantial, and meaningful enough to be used with high schoolers and older.About to study biomes? Why bore yourself and your whole class with more PowerPoints? Get them active in research, get them creative and have them show some ownership over their own education! This role-playing activity will engage them for hours while they become experts on their assigned biome and engage in competitive sales of a trip to a location of their choic
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Grades:
7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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NGSS:
MS-ESS2-3
, MS-LS2-1
Study Guide: Traits and Reproduction
This is a study guide to help students prepare for an upcoming exam on Traits and Reproduction. The key words that students need to review include: heredity, genetics, genes, DNA, traits, proteins, alleles, ribosomes, egg and sperm, sexual reproduction, etc. This study guide provides the students with key vocabulary that they will use in a choice board. The choices include: a foldable, a comic strip/book, practice test, game, etc. This gives the students an opportunity to engage in the mater
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Grades:
6th - 8th
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CCSS:
NGSS:
MS-LS3-1
, MS-LS3-2
Making White Light STAR* Virtual Lab Distance Learning Google Docs™️ * DINB
When studying light, use this complete “Making White Light” Physical Science Virtual Lab to investigate: “Can white light be made with red, green and blue light?” This single Google Sheet™ has all the materials to perform a virtual experiment, collect, analyze and evaluate the collected data while presenting findings in a single page format – either digital or on paper. A video shows the setup and steps of the lab and also a virtual lab based on the PhET™ Interactive Simulations with step-by-st
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Grades:
5th - 10th
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Balancing Forces STAR* Virtual Lab Distance Learning Google Docs™️ * DINB
When studying measurement and forces, use this complete “Balancing Forces” Physical Science Virtual Lab to investigate: “Can different masses of bricks balance each other if placed at different distances from a pivot point?” This single Google Sheet™ has all the materials to perform a virtual experiment, collect, analyze and evaluate the collected data while presenting findings in a single page format – either digital or on paper. A video shows the setup and steps of the lab and also a virtual
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5th - 10th
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Symbiosis In Your Ecosystem - Project Description, Rubric, and Scaffolding
This is a standards-based Life Science project that incorporates Common Core Writing Standards into a simple project where students identify scientific and nonscientific examples of different types of relationships. Students will identify other species with which they have a symbiotic relationship and provide their reasoning based on scientific principles for each relationship claim that they make. To increase student interest and engagement, they also have to find and explain relationships they
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Grades:
6th - 8th
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CCSS:
NGSS:
MS-LS2-2
Genetics: Sexual and Asexual Reproduction
Trying to make sense of asexual and sexual reproduction? Cloning? Use text based passages with questions, graphic organizers, and matching activities to learn about the various types of asexual reproduction and sexual reproduction. Includes writing prompt and RaCERS graphic organizer to scaffold thinking! For use with Microsoft and Google platforms (not affiliated). This product can be used for online learning and in-person. Digital and paper versions included. Answer keys/ rubric provided. Grea
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Grades:
6th - 10th
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CCSS:
NGSS:
MS-LS1-4
, MS-LS3-2
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